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Old 04-21-12, 10:13 AM
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Cool Custom USB Socket

Hi everyone!

New user here... Got tons of info from this site in the past few weeks of owning my first Lexus, so I figured I'd share mine...

I bought a Vais VML last week and installed it yesterday. I chose a slick spot for the USB socket. Check it out:







Old 04-21-12, 11:39 AM
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Intresting, not sure I would put it there but, nicely done. How long did that take you to make, and do you have any problems or is it running smooth.
Old 04-21-12, 12:16 PM
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To each his own but I think it looks like crap. The edge of the cut is rough and degrade the elegant look of the dash of the car.
What's wrong with plugging the USB stick in the port in glove box?
Old 04-21-12, 12:37 PM
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Good concept, bad location,
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Intresting, not sure I would put it there but, nicely done. How long did that take you to make, and do you have any problems or is it running smooth.
I could've spent another 40mins and polished the edge, but only had an hour. It works perfectly. What's wrong with the location?
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Just doesn't look like it belongs there but if you' re happy with it then
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Originally Posted by Whitena
Just doesn't look like it belongs there but if you' re happy with it then
What he said!
Old 04-21-12, 07:50 PM
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It looks a bit off, but if you like it that's all that matters. Welcome
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bad location for it, but again you're the one using it!
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Wow, that looks hideous. Why do people feel the need to go outside the box, literally. The glove box or center console are the perfect choices. Why would you want to expose that connection anyway??? Do you think it's nice to look at?
Old 04-22-12, 09:36 AM
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OK BRAH, not to make u feel bad but man that thing is ugly, definalty props for even tackling something like that but no no.
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Looks terrible for real. I agree with everyone else...shoulda just went for the glove box or console.
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Glovebox ftw..It's nice and hidden there.
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Everyone has their opinion, but as long as you are happy with the location that is all that matters. The only downside is that you can't reverse what you did if you change your mind down the road.
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Originally Posted by lamv225
The only downside is that you can't reverse what you did if you change your mind down the road.
At least it's not going to cost a fortune to replace the vent, if he wants to bring it back the the original look. I agree, it looks too home-made. Also isn't there a risk of accidentally hitting that USB stick and breaking it off?


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